C. Smith has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.1 to 15.7, with at least one match where C. Smith was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving C. Smith vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

E. Furness comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 2. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -16.0, meaning E. Furness has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving E. Furness vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Furness has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -29 over recent matches.